Biomet Microfixation, Inc. LACTOSORB SYSTEM 1.5MM ADJUSTABLE SELF-DRILLING TAP FOR POWER DRIVER, REF: 915-2185, NON-STERILE PRODUCT, BIOMET MICROFIXATION,K INC. 1520 TRA DEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA. www.biometmicrofixation.com. LactoSorb Self Drilling Taps are used to drill and tap holes. They are self drilling so they do not require a hole to be drilled prior to use. They are used along with the LactoSorb Bulbs Handles or Power Drivers to advance the Tap into the bone. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
LACTOSORB SYSTEM 1.5MM ADJUSTABLE SELF-DRILLING TAP FOR POWER DRIVER, REF: 915-2185, NON-STERILE PRODUCT, BIOMET MICROFIXATION,K INC. 1520 TRA DEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA. www.biometmicrofixation.com. LactoSorb Self Drilling Taps are used to drill and tap holes. They are self drilling so they do not require a hole to be drilled prior to use. They are used along with the LactoSorb Bulbs Handles or Power Drivers to advance the Tap into the bone.
Brand
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number: 885580
Products Sold
Lot Number: 885580
Biomet Microfixation, Inc. is recalling LACTOSORB SYSTEM 1.5MM ADJUSTABLE SELF-DRILLING TAP FOR POWER DRIVER, REF: 915-2185, NON-STERILE PRO due to Biomet Microfixation is recalling LactoSorb Self Drilling Adjustable Tap Model Numbers 915-2075 Lot # 064350 and 915-2185 Lot # 885580. The two lots . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Biomet Microfixation is recalling LactoSorb Self Drilling Adjustable Tap Model Numbers 915-2075 Lot # 064350 and 915-2185 Lot # 885580. The two lots identified have a new style stop and an old style tap; they are not compatible, as the depth etchings do not line up correctly. Depending on the tap (1.5mm VS 2.0mm) you may drill too shallow or too deep.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Biomet Microfixation notified consignees of the recalled product beginning September 2009 via telephone and e-mail correspondence. Users were asked to return the affected product to the firm. For further information, contact Biomet Microfixation at 1-904-741-9468.
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